3.2 TCP Server in SoftAP

This example compiles the TCP Server in SoftAP application which is used to demonstrate a TCP Client-Server connection.

Description

In this demonstration, the WINC Driver will advertise a SoftAP. The SoftAP connection is used to demonstrate a TCP client-server operation.

Downloading and building the application

To download or clone this application from Github, go to the top level of the repository

Path of the application within the repository is apps/wifi_tcp_server_in_softap/firmware .

To build the application, refer to the following table and open the project using its IDE.

Project NameDescription
sam_d21_xpro_winc1500.XMPLABX project for SAMD21 and WINC1500 Xplained pro
sam_e54_xpro_winc1500.XMPLABX project for SAME54 and WINC1500 Xplained pro

Setting up SAMXXX Xplained Pro board

  • Connect the Debug USB port on the SAMXXX Xplained Pro board to the computer using a micro USB cable

Running the Application

  1. Open the project.

  2. Build and program the generated code into the hardware using its IDE.

  3. Refer "firmware update guide" and "WINC Driver Demonstrations" for information.